My Number One

One remarkable love. One powerful friendship on the verge of being torn apart. This is Knox Jackson and Kasha Davies’ story about the cost of being number one.

EXCERPT

His confession was terrifying, though welcoming all the same. Love wasn’t something I embraced because it could be a danger to the soul, even as it crushed the heart.

I tried to keep my head forward; in fact, I remained still with my head tilted downward and hands still clutching at the wheel. Teardrops blurred my vision as they tumbled down one after the other.

“Please leave, Knox,” I mumbled in a coarse tone.

“I can’t,” he replied, placing his palms against my car window. For all the strength he’d shown from day to day, Knox couldn’t hide his emotions this once. “I love you more than anything, more than anyone else. I swear to you. Open up. Let me prove it. Open up, Kash.” He continued on in this way, while the tears kept soaking up my face and tee shirt.

I lost count of how often or how many pleas he made. But he must’ve known that he had me. His declarations expanded my mind and sped up my heart. Not only had I fallen for an incredible guy, I’d apparently captured his heart over the years. And now, he was totally mesmerizing me with his words. Tiny sobs escaped through my lips. I tried to stop the flow. It was useless. I gripped the steering wheel and unlocked the door. Taking one final breath, I set aside my guard.

About Janice Ross

Janice Ross was born in Guyana, South America and migrated to the USA in 1980. Although her citizenship certificate now reads the United States of America, she considers herself a citizen of the world. Sure she has not physically been around the world and back, but she’s travelled in her mind and dreams.

Janice enjoys Zumba, Kickboxing, and most exercise classes. When she’s not pushing her physical limits, Janice spends time working on her craft, as well as lending a hand to other aspiring writers.